(Image credit: JR East)ĭesigned by renowned industrial designer Ken Okuyama-who also worked on the Train Suite Shiki-shima and many of JR East’s Joyful Trains-the SAPHIR ODORIKO features a deep blue exterior, which was inspired by the stunning sapphire blue colours of the sea and the sky along the Izu Peninsula. SAPHIR ODORIKO’s stunning sapphire-blue exterior. Making its debut on 14 March 2020, the SAPHIR ODORIKO runs daily between Tokyo and Izukyū-Shimoda Station (伊豆急下田駅) in the Izu Peninsula, and is a luxury sightseeing train featuring JR East’s brand new Premium Green seats. Abundant in relaxing hot springs, endless sapphire-blue sea views, floral wonders, and scrumptious seafood, the Izu Peninsula (伊豆半島 Izu Hantо̄) is conveniently located a 2-hour-30-minute train ride away from Tokyo, and has long been a prime destination for weekend getaways with family and friends.įor an even more unforgettable trip to the Izu Peninsula, hop aboard the SAPHIR ODORIKO (サフィール踊り子 Safīru Odoriko), JR East’s newest luxury train.
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